DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION: SOLAR OVEN USE IN LESOTHO

ABSTRACT

This paper uses a previously published report coupled with recently
collected empirical information on the diffusion of solar cookers
among the Basotho of Lesotho. Drawing upon diffusion practice
and theory, the authors cite several present-day instances where
diffusion is taking place. The conclusion, however, is unfortunate,
in that the outlook for the use of solar cookers and their effective
diffusion in Lesotho is rather bleak.